Turkmenistan, Russia mull issues of political, economic, humanitarian co-op

Turkmenistan, Russia mull issues of political, economic, humanitarian co-op

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Oct. 18

By Huseyn Hasanov Trend:

Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Russian State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin in Ashgabat, said the Turkmen Foreign Ministry in a message Oct. 18.

During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of mutual interest in political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

The parties stressed the role of high-level visits, which are a solid foundation for the comprehensive and consistent development of bilateral relations, says the message.

The high level of political and diplomatic cooperation was noted and a commitment was expressed to further building relations within international organizations.

The two sides also exchanged views on implementation of agreements reached at a high level. Following the talks between the presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Vladimir Putin, a Treaty on Strategic Partnership was signed between the two states in Ashgabat on October 2, 2017.

A plan of measures and projects was also agreed for the implementation of the Program of Economic Cooperation between the two countries’ governments for the period until 2019.

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